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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.26, 411.63 and 167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.26, 411.63 and 167.31 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.26 : 411.63 = 167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.26/411.63 = 167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.26x = 411.63 × 167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.26x = 68,869.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,869.82/298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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