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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.79, 404.13 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.79, 404.13 and 168.52 is: 232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.79 : 404.13 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.79/404.13 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.79x = 404.13 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.79x = 68,103.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,103.99/292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.60

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