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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.07, 411.32 and 167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.07, 411.32 and 167.08 is: 230.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.07 : 411.32 = 167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.07/411.32 = 167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.07x = 411.32 × 167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.07x = 68,722.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,722.73/298.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.56

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