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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.71, 412.08 and 167.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.71, 412.08 and 167.69 is: 231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.71 : 412.08 = 167.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.71/412.08 = 167.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.71x = 412.08 × 167.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.71x = 69,099.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,099.63/298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.33

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