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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.61, 410.71 and 166.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.61, 410.71 and 166.61 is: 229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.61 : 410.71 = 166.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.61/410.71 = 166.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.61x = 410.71 × 166.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.61x = 68,425.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,425.51/297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.92

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