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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.42, 411.85 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.42, 411.85 and 167.46 is: 231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.42 : 411.85 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.42/411.85 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.42x = 411.85 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.42x = 68,968.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,968.40/298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.11

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