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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 412.15 and 167.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 412.15 and 167.65 is: 231.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 412.15 = 167.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/412.15 = 167.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 412.15 × 167.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 69,096.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,096.95/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.37

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