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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.90, 413.82 and 168.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.90, 413.82 and 168.87 is: 233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.90 : 413.82 = 168.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.90/413.82 = 168.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.90x = 413.82 × 168.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.90x = 69,881.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,881.78/299.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.02

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