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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.39, 413.17 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.39, 413.17 and 168.39 is: 232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.39 : 413.17 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.39/413.17 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.39x = 413.17 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.39x = 69,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,573.70/299.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.38

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