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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.16, 597.30 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.16, 597.30 and 167.04 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.16 : 597.30 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.16/597.30 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.16x = 597.30 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.16x = 99,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,772.99/398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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