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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.62, 412.10 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.62, 412.10 and 167.62 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.62 : 412.10 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.62/412.10 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.62x = 412.10 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.62x = 69,076.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,076.20/298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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