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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.41, 403.54 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.41, 403.54 and 168.06 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.41 : 403.54 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.41/403.54 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.41x = 403.54 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.41x = 67,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,820.03/292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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