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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.84, 404.16 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.84, 404.16 and 168.45 is: 232.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.84 : 404.16 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.84/404.16 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.84x = 404.16 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.84x = 68,080.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,080.88/292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.49

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