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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.50, 411.95 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.50, 411.95 and 167.52 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.50 : 411.95 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.50/411.95 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.50x = 411.95 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.50x = 69,009.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,009.03/298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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