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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 413.55 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 413.55 and 168.68 is: 232.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 413.55 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/413.55 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 413.55 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 69,758.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,758.65/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.78

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