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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 411.59 and 167.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 411.59 and 167.29 is: 230.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 411.59 = 167.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/411.59 = 167.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 411.59 × 167.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 68,854.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,854.28/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.84

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