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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.83, 599.29 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.83, 599.29 and 168.68 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.83 : 599.29 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.83/599.29 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.83x = 599.29 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.83x = 101,084.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,084.82/399.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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