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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.31, 413.04 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.31, 413.04 and 168.30 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.31 : 413.04 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.31/413.04 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.31x = 413.04 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.31x = 69,514.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,514.63/299.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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