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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.69, 410.78 and 166.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.69, 410.78 and 166.67 is: 229.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.69 : 410.78 = 166.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.69/410.78 = 166.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.69x = 410.78 × 166.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.69x = 68,465.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,465.31/297.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.99

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