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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.20, 411.50 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.20, 411.50 and 167.20 is: 230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.20 : 411.50 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.20/411.50 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.20x = 411.50 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.20x = 68,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,802.80/298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.73

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