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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.81, 412.31 and 167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.81, 412.31 and 167.80 is: 231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.81 : 412.31 = 167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.81/412.31 = 167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.81x = 412.31 × 167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.81x = 69,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,184.78/298.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.53

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