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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.17, 411.48 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.17, 411.48 and 167.22 is: 230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.17 : 411.48 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.17/411.48 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.17x = 411.48 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.17x = 68,807.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,807.69/298.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.77

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