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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.77, 404.07 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.77, 404.07 and 168.39 is: 232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.77 : 404.07 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.77/404.07 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.77x = 404.07 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.77x = 68,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,041.35/292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.41

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