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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.81, 404.05 and 168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.81, 404.05 and 168.46 is: 232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.81 : 404.05 = 168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.81/404.05 = 168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.81x = 404.05 × 168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.81x = 68,063.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,063.40/292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.45

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