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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.29, 412.98 and 168.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.29, 412.98 and 168.29 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.29 : 412.98 = 168.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.29/412.98 = 168.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.29x = 412.98 × 168.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.29x = 69,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,500.40/299.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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