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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 412.74 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 412.74 and 168.10 is: 231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 412.74 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/412.74 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 412.74 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 69,381.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,381.59/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.95

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