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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299, 448.60 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299, 448.60 and 168.86 is: 253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299 : 448.60 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299/448.60 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299x = 448.60 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299x = 75,750.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,750.60/299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.35

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