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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.76, 410.94 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.76, 410.94 and 166.80 is: 230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.76 : 410.94 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.76/410.94 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.76x = 410.94 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.76x = 68,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,544.79/297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.20

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