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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.87, 403.99 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.87, 403.99 and 168.48 is: 232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.87 : 403.99 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.87/403.99 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.87x = 403.99 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.87x = 68,064.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,064.24/292.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.40

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