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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.55, 412.04 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.55, 412.04 and 167.57 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.55 : 412.04 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.55/412.04 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.55x = 412.04 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.55x = 69,042.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,042.64/298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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