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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.38, 411.72 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.38, 411.72 and 167.36 is: 230.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.38 : 411.72 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.38/411.72 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.38x = 411.72 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.38x = 68,903.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,903.40/298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.92

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