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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.19, 412.89 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.19, 412.89 and 168.20 is: 232.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.19 : 412.89 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.19/412.89 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.19x = 412.89 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.19x = 69,446.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,446.03/299.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.11

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