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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.79, 412.29 and 167.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.79, 412.29 and 167.77 is: 231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.79 : 412.29 = 167.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.79/412.29 = 167.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.79x = 412.29 × 167.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.79x = 69,170.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,170.41/298.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.50

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