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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.89, 411.08 and 166.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.89, 411.08 and 166.91 is: 230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.89 : 411.08 = 166.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.89/411.08 = 166.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.89x = 411.08 × 166.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.89x = 68,612.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,612.75/297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.33

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