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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.63, 410.72 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.63, 410.72 and 166.65 is: 229.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.63 : 410.72 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.63/410.72 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.63x = 410.72 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.63x = 68,446.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,446.49/297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.97

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