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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.33, 598.37 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.33, 598.37 and 168.16 is: 251.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.33 : 598.37 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.33/598.37 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.33x = 598.37 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.33x = 100,621.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,621.90/399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.98

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