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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.56, 403.76 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.56, 403.76 and 168.24 is: 232.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.56 : 403.76 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.56/403.76 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.56x = 403.76 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.56x = 67,928.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,928.58/292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.19

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