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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.95, 413.96 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.95, 413.96 and 168.99 is: 233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.95 : 413.96 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.95/413.96 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.95x = 413.96 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.95x = 69,953.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,953.65/299.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.22

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