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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.60, 413.34 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.60, 413.34 and 168.58 is: 232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.60 : 413.34 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.60/413.34 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.60x = 413.34 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.60x = 69,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,680.86/299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.58

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