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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.09, 598.68 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.09, 598.68 and 168.09 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.09 : 598.68 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.09/598.68 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.09x = 598.68 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.09x = 100,632.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,632.12/399.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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