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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.54, 403.66 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.54, 403.66 and 168.18 is: 232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.54 : 403.66 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.54/403.66 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.54x = 403.66 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.54x = 67,889.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,889.26/292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.07

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