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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.68, 410.79 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.68, 410.79 and 166.68 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.68 : 410.79 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.68/410.79 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.68x = 410.79 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.68x = 68,470.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,470.16/297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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