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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.62, 410.72 and 166.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.62, 410.72 and 166.63 is: 229.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.62 : 410.72 = 166.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.62/410.72 = 166.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.62x = 410.72 × 166.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.62x = 68,438.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,438.27/297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.95

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