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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.25, 411.57 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.25, 411.57 and 167.25 is: 230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.25 : 411.57 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.25/411.57 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.25x = 411.57 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.25x = 68,835.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,835.08/298.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.80

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