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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.04, 411.26 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.04, 411.26 and 167.04 is: 230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.04 : 411.26 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.04/411.26 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.04x = 411.26 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.04x = 68,696.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,696.04/298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.50

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