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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.85, 411.04 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.85, 411.04 and 166.85 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.85 : 411.04 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.85/411.04 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.85x = 411.04 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.85x = 68,581.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,581.19/297.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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