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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.30, 411.65 and 167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.30, 411.65 and 167.31 is: 230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.30 : 411.65 = 167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.30/411.65 = 167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.30x = 411.65 × 167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.30x = 68,873.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,873.16/298.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.89

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