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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.79, 404.04 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.79, 404.04 and 168.44 is: 232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.79 : 404.04 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.79/404.04 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.79x = 404.04 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.79x = 68,057.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,057.51/292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.44

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