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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.72, 413.54 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.72, 413.54 and 168.68 is: 232.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.72 : 413.54 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.72/413.54 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.72x = 413.54 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.72x = 69,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,755.93/299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.74

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