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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.43, 403.51 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.43, 403.51 and 168.10 is: 231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.43 : 403.51 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.43/403.51 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.43x = 403.51 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.43x = 67,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,829.02/292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.95

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