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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.40, 403.46 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.40, 403.46 and 168.01 is: 231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.40 : 403.46 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.40/403.46 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.40x = 403.46 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.40x = 67,784.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,784.47/292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.83

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