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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.69, 412.20 and 167.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.69, 412.20 and 167.69 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.69 : 412.20 = 167.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.69/412.20 = 167.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.69x = 412.20 × 167.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.69x = 69,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,122.85/298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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