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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.81, 404.10 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.81, 404.10 and 168.51 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.81 : 404.10 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.81/404.10 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.81x = 404.10 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.81x = 68,094.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,094.89/292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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