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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.42, 411.83 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.42, 411.83 and 167.44 is: 231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.42 : 411.83 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.42/411.83 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.42x = 411.83 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.42x = 68,956.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,956.82/298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.07

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