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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.58, 412.02 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.58, 412.02 and 167.58 is: 231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.58 : 412.02 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.58/412.02 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.58x = 412.02 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.58x = 69,046.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,046.31/298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.25

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