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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.85, 412.38 and 167.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.85, 412.38 and 167.85 is: 231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.85 : 412.38 = 167.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.85/412.38 = 167.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.85x = 412.38 × 167.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.85x = 69,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,217.98/298.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.62

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