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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.99, 411.21 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.99, 411.21 and 167.01 is: 230.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.99 : 411.21 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.99/411.21 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.99x = 411.21 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.99x = 68,676.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,676.18/297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.46

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