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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.63, 412.10 and 167.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.63, 412.10 and 167.65 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.63 : 412.10 = 167.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.63/412.10 = 167.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.63x = 412.10 × 167.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.63x = 69,088.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,088.57/298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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