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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.39, 413.18 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.39, 413.18 and 168.40 is: 232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.39 : 413.18 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.39/413.18 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.39x = 413.18 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.39x = 69,579.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,579.51/299.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.40

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