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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.18, 412.80 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.18, 412.80 and 168.14 is: 231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.18 : 412.80 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.18/412.80 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.18x = 412.80 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.18x = 69,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,408.19/299.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.99

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