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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.84, 411 and 166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.84, 411 and 166.83 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.84 : 411 = 166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.84/411 = 166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.84x = 411 × 166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.84x = 68,567.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,567.13/297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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