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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.15, 597.17 and 167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.15, 597.17 and 167.15 is: 250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.15 : 597.17 = 167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.15/597.17 = 167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.15x = 597.17 × 167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.15x = 99,815.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,815.52/398.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.70

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