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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.89, 404.15 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.89, 404.15 and 168.52 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.89 : 404.15 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.89/404.15 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.89x = 404.15 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.89x = 68,107.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,107.36/292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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