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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.03, 411.29 and 167.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.03, 411.29 and 167.05 is: 230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.03 : 411.29 = 167.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.03/411.29 = 167.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.03x = 411.29 × 167.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.03x = 68,705.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,705.99/298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.53

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