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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.64, 299.39 and 168.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.64, 299.39 and 168.97 is: 253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.64 : 299.39 = 168.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.64/299.39 = 168.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.64x = 299.39 × 168.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.64x = 50,587.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,587.93/199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.40

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