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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.85, 404.17 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.85, 404.17 and 168.49 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.85 : 404.17 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.85/404.17 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.85x = 404.17 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.85x = 68,098.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,098.68/292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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