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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.56, 413.42 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.56, 413.42 and 168.60 is: 232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.56 : 413.42 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.56/413.42 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.56x = 413.42 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.56x = 69,702.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,702.61/299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.68

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