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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.68, 403.91 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.68, 403.91 and 168.36 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.68 : 403.91 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.68/403.91 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.68x = 403.91 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.68x = 68,001.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,001.45/292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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