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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.82, 413.72 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.82, 413.72 and 168.83 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.82 : 413.72 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.82/413.72 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.82x = 413.72 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.82x = 69,845.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,845.43/299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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