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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.70, 410.85 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.70, 410.85 and 166.73 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.70 : 410.85 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.70/410.85 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.70x = 410.85 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.70x = 68,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,498.97/297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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