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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.59, 411.96 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.59, 411.96 and 167.58 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.59 : 411.96 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.59/411.96 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.59x = 411.96 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.59x = 69,036.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,036.26/298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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