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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 412.82 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 412.82 and 168.14 is: 232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 412.82 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/412.82 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 412.82 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 69,411.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,411.55/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.02

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