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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.70, 298.15 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.70, 298.15 and 168.95 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.70 : 298.15 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.70/298.15 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.70x = 298.15 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.70x = 50,372.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,372.77/199.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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