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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.80, 410.97 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.80, 410.97 and 166.82 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.80 : 410.97 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.80/410.97 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.80x = 410.97 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.80x = 68,555.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,555.96/297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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