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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.73, 598.95 and 168.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.73, 598.95 and 168.43 is: 252.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.73 : 598.95 = 168.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.73/598.95 = 168.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.73x = 598.95 × 168.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.73x = 100,881.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,881.15/399.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.37

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