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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.06, 412.66 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.06, 412.66 and 168.04 is: 231.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.06 : 412.66 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.06/412.66 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.06x = 412.66 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.06x = 69,343.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,343.39/299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.87

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