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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.05, 411.33 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.05, 411.33 and 167.06 is: 230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.05 : 411.33 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.05/411.33 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.05x = 411.33 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.05x = 68,717.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,717.50/298.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.55

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