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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.78, 404.08 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.78, 404.08 and 168.44 is: 232.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.78 : 404.08 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.78/404.08 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.78x = 404.08 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.78x = 68,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,063.70/292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.47

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