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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.72, 403.83 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.72, 403.83 and 168.35 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.72 : 403.83 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.72/403.83 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.72x = 403.83 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.72x = 67,984.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,984.28/292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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