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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.26, 413.02 and 168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.26, 413.02 and 168.31 is: 232.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.26 : 413.02 = 168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.26/413.02 = 168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.26x = 413.02 × 168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.26x = 69,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,515.40/299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.29

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