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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.13, 412.80 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.13, 412.80 and 168.16 is: 232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.13 : 412.80 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.13/412.80 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.13x = 412.80 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.13x = 69,416.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,416.45/299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.06

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