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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 412.89 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 412.89 and 168.25 is: 232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 412.89 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/412.89 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 412.89 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 69,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,468.74/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.18

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