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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.23, 411.53 and 167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.23, 411.53 and 167.23 is: 230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.23 : 411.53 = 167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.23/411.53 = 167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.23x = 411.53 × 167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.23x = 68,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,820.16/298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.76

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