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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.51, 403.65 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.51, 403.65 and 168.15 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.51 : 403.65 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.51/403.65 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.51x = 403.65 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.51x = 67,872.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,872.91/292.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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