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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.27, 298.86 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.27, 298.86 and 168.67 is: 252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.27 : 298.86 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.27/298.86 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.27x = 298.86 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.27x = 50,408.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,408.72/199.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.97

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