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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.14, 412.85 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.14, 412.85 and 168.16 is: 232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.14 : 412.85 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.14/412.85 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.14x = 412.85 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.14x = 69,424.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,424.86/299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.08

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