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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 404 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 404 and 168.40 is: 232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 404 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/404 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 404 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 68,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,033.60/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.40

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