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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.44, 411.93 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.44, 411.93 and 167.49 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.44 : 411.93 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.44/411.93 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.44x = 411.93 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.44x = 68,994.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,994.16/298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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