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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.99, 411.20 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.99, 411.20 and 166.97 is: 230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.99 : 411.20 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.99/411.20 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.99x = 411.20 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.99x = 68,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,657.34/297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.40

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