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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.79, 410.96 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.79, 410.96 and 166.80 is: 230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.79 : 410.96 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.79/410.96 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.79x = 410.96 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.79x = 68,548.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,548.13/297.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.19

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