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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.69, 413.57 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.69, 413.57 and 168.70 is: 232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.69 : 413.57 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.69/413.57 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.69x = 413.57 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.69x = 69,769.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,769.26/299.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.80

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