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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.03, 412.59 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.03, 412.59 and 168.01 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.03 : 412.59 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.03/412.59 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.03x = 412.59 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.03x = 69,318.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,318.84/299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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