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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 594.08 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 594.08 and 168 is: 252.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 594.08 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/594.08 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 594.08 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 99,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,805.44/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.03

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