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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.66, 413.53 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.66, 413.53 and 168.67 is: 232.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.66 : 413.53 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.66/413.53 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.66x = 413.53 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.66x = 69,748.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,748.65/299.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.76

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