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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.69, 413.59 and 168.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.69, 413.59 and 168.71 is: 232.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.69 : 413.59 = 168.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.69/413.59 = 168.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.69x = 413.59 × 168.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.69x = 69,776.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,776.77/299.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.83

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