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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.81, 413.66 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.81, 413.66 and 168.77 is: 232.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.81 : 413.66 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.81/413.66 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.81x = 413.66 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.81x = 69,811.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,811.75/299.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.86

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