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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.75, 410.90 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.75, 410.90 and 166.76 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.75 : 410.90 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.75/410.90 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.75x = 410.90 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.75x = 68,519.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,519.82/297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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