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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.65, 599.43 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.65, 599.43 and 168.50 is: 252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.65 : 599.43 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.65/599.43 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.65x = 599.43 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.65x = 101,003.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,003.96/399.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.73

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