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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.54, 598.98 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.54, 598.98 and 168.24 is: 252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.54 : 598.98 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.54/598.98 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.54x = 598.98 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.54x = 100,772.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,772.40/399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.22

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