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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.70, 412.17 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.70, 412.17 and 167.66 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.70 : 412.17 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.70/412.17 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.70x = 412.17 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.70x = 69,104.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,104.42/298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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