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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.35, 411.74 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.35, 411.74 and 167.40 is: 231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.35 : 411.74 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.35/411.74 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.35x = 411.74 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.35x = 68,925.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,925.28/298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.02

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