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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.10, 411.35 and 167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.10, 411.35 and 167.11 is: 230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.10 : 411.35 = 167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.10/411.35 = 167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.10x = 411.35 × 167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.10x = 68,738.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,738.64/298.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.59

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