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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.85, 412.38 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.85, 412.38 and 166.07 is: 229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.85 : 412.38 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.85/412.38 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.85x = 412.38 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.85x = 68,481.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,481.88/298.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.16

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