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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.49, 275.36 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.49, 275.36 and 168.39 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.49 : 275.36 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.49/275.36 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.49x = 275.36 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.49x = 46,367.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,367.03/199.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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