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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.82, 413.66 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.82, 413.66 and 168.80 is: 232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.82 : 413.66 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.82/413.66 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.82x = 413.66 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.82x = 69,822.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,822.90/299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.88

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