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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.55, 410.56 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.55, 410.56 and 166.54 is: 229.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.55 : 410.56 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.55/410.56 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.55x = 410.56 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.55x = 68,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,374.66/297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.79

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