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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.53, 413.37 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.53, 413.37 and 168.55 is: 232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.53 : 413.37 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.53/413.37 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.53x = 413.37 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.53x = 69,672.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,672.48/299.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.61

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