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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.41, 411.81 and 167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.41, 411.81 and 167.45 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.41 : 411.81 = 167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.41/411.81 = 167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.41x = 411.81 × 167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.41x = 68,957.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,957.58/298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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