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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.03, 412.68 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.03, 412.68 and 168.04 is: 231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.03 : 412.68 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.03/412.68 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.03x = 412.68 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.03x = 69,346.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,346.75/299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.91

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