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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.26, 598.89 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.26, 598.89 and 168.15 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.26 : 598.89 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.26/598.89 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.26x = 598.89 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.26x = 100,703.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,703.35/399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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