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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.09, 411.38 and 167.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.09, 411.38 and 167.09 is: 230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.09 : 411.38 = 167.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.09/411.38 = 167.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.09x = 411.38 × 167.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.09x = 68,737.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,737.48/298.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.59

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