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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 412.49 and 167.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 412.49 and 167.91 is: 231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 412.49 = 167.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/412.49 = 167.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 412.49 × 167.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 69,260.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,260.07/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.70

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