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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 413.58 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 413.58 and 168.70 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 413.58 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/413.58 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 413.58 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 69,770.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,770.95/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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