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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.53, 412.01 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.53, 412.01 and 167.58 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.53 : 412.01 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.53/412.01 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.53x = 412.01 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.53x = 69,043.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,043.80/298.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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