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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.78, 412.29 and 167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.78, 412.29 and 167.78 is: 231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.78 : 412.29 = 167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.78/412.29 = 167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.78x = 412.29 × 167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.78x = 69,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,174.02/298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.53

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