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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.93, 450.06 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.93, 450.06 and 168.27 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.93 : 450.06 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.93/450.06 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.93x = 450.06 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.93x = 75,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,729.28/299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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