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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.68, 403.93 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.68, 403.93 and 168.38 is: 232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.68 : 403.93 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.68/403.93 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.68x = 403.93 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.68x = 68,013.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,013.73/292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.38

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