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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.39, 411.77 and 167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.39, 411.77 and 167.41 is: 231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.39 : 411.77 = 167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.39/411.77 = 167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.39x = 411.77 × 167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.39x = 68,933.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,933.80/298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.02

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