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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 411.36 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 411.36 and 167.12 is: 230.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 411.36 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/411.36 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 411.36 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 68,746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,746.48/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.63

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