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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.98, 413.94 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.98, 413.94 and 167.20 is: 230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.98 : 413.94 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.98/413.94 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.98x = 413.94 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.98x = 69,210.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,210.77/299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.72

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