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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.99, 404.26 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.99, 404.26 and 168.64 is: 232.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.99 : 404.26 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.99/404.26 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.99x = 404.26 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.99x = 68,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,174.41/292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.69

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