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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.34, 403.49 and 168.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.34, 403.49 and 168.05 is: 231.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.34 : 403.49 = 168.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.34/403.49 = 168.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.34x = 403.49 × 168.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.34x = 67,805.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,805.65/292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.94

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