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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.26, 412.94 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.26, 412.94 and 168.24 is: 232.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.26 : 412.94 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.26/412.94 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.26x = 412.94 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.26x = 69,473.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,473.03/299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.15

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