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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.84, 412.40 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.84, 412.40 and 167.88 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.84 : 412.40 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.84/412.40 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.84x = 412.40 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.84x = 69,233.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,233.71/298.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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