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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.54, 413.30 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.54, 413.30 and 168.54 is: 232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.54 : 413.30 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.54/413.30 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.54x = 413.30 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.54x = 69,657.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,657.58/299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.55

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