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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.96, 413.87 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.96, 413.87 and 168.94 is: 233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.96 : 413.87 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.96/413.87 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.96x = 413.87 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.96x = 69,919.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,919.20/299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.10

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