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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.77, 413.69 and 168.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.77, 413.69 and 168.79 is: 232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.77 : 413.69 = 168.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.77/413.69 = 168.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.77x = 413.69 × 168.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.77x = 69,824.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,824.86/299.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.93

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