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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.60, 413.45 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.60, 413.45 and 168.62 is: 232.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.60 : 413.45 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.60/413.45 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.60x = 413.45 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.60x = 69,713.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,713.03/299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.69

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