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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.96, 412.58 and 167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.96, 412.58 and 167.96 is: 231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.96 : 412.58 = 167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.96/412.58 = 167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.96x = 412.58 × 167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.96x = 69,296.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,296.94/298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.79

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