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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.96, 412.56 and 167.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.96, 412.56 and 167.98 is: 231.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.96 : 412.56 = 167.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.96/412.56 = 167.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.96x = 412.56 × 167.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.96x = 69,301.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,301.83/298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.81

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