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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.54, 411.97 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.54, 411.97 and 167.52 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.54 : 411.97 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.54/411.97 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.54x = 411.97 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.54x = 69,013.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,013.21/298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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