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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 448.02 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.02, 448.02 and 168.94 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.02 : 448.02 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.02/448.02 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.02x = 448.02 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.02x = 75,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,688.50/299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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