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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.73, 413.62 and 168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.73, 413.62 and 168.74 is: 232.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.73 : 413.62 = 168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.73/413.62 = 168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.73x = 413.62 × 168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.73x = 69,794.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,794.24/299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.86

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