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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.65, 412.10 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.65, 412.10 and 167.67 is: 231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.65 : 412.10 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.65/412.10 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.65x = 412.10 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.65x = 69,095.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,095.97/298.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.36

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