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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.73, 412.29 and 167.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.73, 412.29 and 167.75 is: 231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.73 : 412.29 = 167.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.73/412.29 = 167.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.73x = 412.29 × 167.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.73x = 69,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,158.75/298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.51

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