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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.98, 411.22 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.98, 411.22 and 167.01 is: 230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.98 : 411.22 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.98/411.22 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.98x = 411.22 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.98x = 68,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,677.85/297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.48

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