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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.63, 413.51 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.63, 413.51 and 168.63 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.63 : 413.51 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.63/413.51 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.63x = 413.51 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.63x = 69,729.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,729.35/299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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