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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.12, 598.62 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.12, 598.62 and 168.22 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.12 : 598.62 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.12/598.62 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.12x = 598.62 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.12x = 100,699.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,699.86/399.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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