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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.92, 411.16 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.92, 411.16 and 166.96 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.92 : 411.16 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.92/411.16 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.92x = 411.16 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.92x = 68,645.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,645.22/297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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