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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.52, 413.31 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.52, 413.31 and 168.48 is: 232.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.52 : 413.31 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.52/413.31 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.52x = 413.31 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.52x = 69,634.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,634.47/299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.49

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