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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.41, 598.72 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.41, 598.72 and 168.36 is: 252.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.41 : 598.72 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.41/598.72 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.41x = 598.72 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.41x = 100,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,800.50/399.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.37

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