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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.47, 403.63 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.47, 403.63 and 168.16 is: 232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.47 : 403.63 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.47/403.63 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.47x = 403.63 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.47x = 67,874.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,874.42/292.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.07

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