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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 411.66 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 411.66 and 167.32 is: 230.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 411.66 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/411.66 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 411.66 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 68,878.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,878.95/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.92

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