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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.35, 298.49 and 168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.35, 298.49 and 168.57 is: 252.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.35 : 298.49 = 168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.35/298.49 = 168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.35x = 298.49 × 168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.35x = 50,315.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,315.62/199.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.40

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