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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.98, 404.39 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.98, 404.39 and 168.72 is: 232.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.98 : 404.39 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.98/404.39 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.98x = 404.39 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.98x = 68,226.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,226.64/292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.87

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