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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.40, 413.19 and 168.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.40, 413.19 and 168.41 is: 232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.40 : 413.19 = 168.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.40/413.19 = 168.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.40x = 413.19 × 168.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.40x = 69,585.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,585.33/299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.42

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