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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 403.82 and 168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 403.82 and 168.31 is: 232.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 403.82 = 168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/403.82 = 168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 403.82 × 168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 67,968.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,968.85/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.28

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