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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.15, 411.43 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.15, 411.43 and 167.16 is: 230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.15 : 411.43 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.15/411.43 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.15x = 411.43 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.15x = 68,774.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,774.64/298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.67

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