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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.45, 403.61 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.45, 403.61 and 168.14 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.45 : 403.61 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.45/403.61 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.45x = 403.61 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.45x = 67,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,862.99/292.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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