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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.67, 412.17 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.67, 412.17 and 167.68 is: 231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.67 : 412.17 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.67/412.17 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.67x = 412.17 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.67x = 69,112.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,112.67/298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.40

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