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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.67, 412.13 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.67, 412.13 and 165.88 is: 228.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.67 : 412.13 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.67/412.13 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.67x = 412.13 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.67x = 68,361.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,361.23/298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.89

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