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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.83, 412.41 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.83, 412.41 and 167.82 is: 231.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.83 : 412.41 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.83/412.41 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.83x = 412.41 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.83x = 69,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,210.65/298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.61

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