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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.83, 410.94 and 166.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.83, 410.94 and 166.81 is: 230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.83 : 410.94 = 166.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.83/410.94 = 166.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.83x = 410.94 × 166.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.83x = 68,547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,547.87/297.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.16

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