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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.90, 404.18 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.90, 404.18 and 168.54 is: 232.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.90 : 404.18 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.90/404.18 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.90x = 404.18 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.90x = 68,120.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,120.50/292.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.57

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