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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.71, 403.92 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.71, 403.92 and 168.39 is: 232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.71 : 403.92 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.71/403.92 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.71x = 403.92 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.71x = 68,016.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,016.09/292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.37

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