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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 413.89 and 168.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.92, 413.89 and 168.97 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.92 : 413.89 = 168.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.92/413.89 = 168.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.92x = 413.89 × 168.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.92x = 69,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,936.24/299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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