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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.14, 411.46 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.14, 411.46 and 167.18 is: 230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.14 : 411.46 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.14/411.46 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.14x = 411.46 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.14x = 68,787.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,787.88/298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.72

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