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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.98, 413.87 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.98, 413.87 and 168.96 is: 233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.98 : 413.87 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.98/413.87 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.98x = 413.87 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.98x = 69,924.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,924.56/299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.10

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