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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.97, 412.55 and 167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.97, 412.55 and 167.97 is: 231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.97 : 412.55 = 167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.97/412.55 = 167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.97x = 412.55 × 167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.97x = 69,296.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,296.02/298.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.79

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