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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.72, 412.19 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.72, 412.19 and 167.72 is: 231.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.72 : 412.19 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.72/412.19 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.72x = 412.19 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.72x = 69,132.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,132.51/298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.43

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