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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.99, 412.62 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.99, 412.62 and 168.01 is: 231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.99 : 412.62 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.99/412.62 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.99x = 412.62 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.99x = 69,323.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,323.25/298.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.86

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