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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.30, 403.38 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.30, 403.38 and 168 is: 231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.30 : 403.38 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.30/403.38 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.30x = 403.38 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.30x = 67,767.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,767.84/292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.84

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