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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.73, 403.94 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.73, 403.94 and 168.44 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.73 : 403.94 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.73/403.94 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.73x = 403.94 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.73x = 68,038.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,038.05/292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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