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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.95, 411.15 and 166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.95, 411.15 and 166.98 is: 230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.95 : 411.15 = 166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.95/411.15 = 166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.95x = 411.15 × 166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.95x = 68,653.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,653.83/297.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.42

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