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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.35, 297.60 and 168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.35, 297.60 and 168.57 is: 251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.35 : 297.60 = 168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.35/297.60 = 168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.35x = 297.60 × 168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.35x = 50,166.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,166.43/199.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.65

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