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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.27, 411.60 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.27, 411.60 and 167.28 is: 230.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.27 : 411.60 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.27/411.60 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.27x = 411.60 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.27x = 68,851.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,851.53/298.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.84

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