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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.96, 413.94 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.96, 413.94 and 168.96 is: 233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.96 : 413.94 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.96/413.94 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.96x = 413.94 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.96x = 69,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,939.30/299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.16

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