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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.90, 413.85 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.90, 413.85 and 168.90 is: 233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.90 : 413.85 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.90/413.85 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.90x = 413.85 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.90x = 69,899.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,899.27/299.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.08

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