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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.44, 403.58 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.44, 403.58 and 168.13 is: 232.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.44 : 403.58 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.44/403.58 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.44x = 403.58 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.44x = 67,853.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,853.91/292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.03

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