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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.26, 412.98 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.26, 412.98 and 168.27 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.26 : 412.98 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.26/412.98 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.26x = 412.98 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.26x = 69,490.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,490.08/299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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