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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.87, 413.79 and 167.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.87, 413.79 and 167.10 is: 230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.87 : 413.79 = 167.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.87/413.79 = 167.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.87x = 413.79 × 167.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.87x = 69,144.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,144.31/299.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.58

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