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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.46, 411.84 and 167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.46, 411.84 and 167.45 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.46 : 411.84 = 167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.46/411.84 = 167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.46x = 411.84 × 167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.46x = 68,960.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,960.55/298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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