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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.97, 412.58 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.97, 412.58 and 166.20 is: 229.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.97 : 412.58 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.97/412.58 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.97x = 412.58 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.97x = 68,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,570.80/298.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.36

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