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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.23, 412.93 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.23, 412.93 and 168.22 is: 232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.23 : 412.93 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.23/412.93 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.23x = 412.93 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.23x = 69,462.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,462.24/299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.14

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