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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.00, 404.28 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.00, 404.28 and 168.64 is: 232.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.00 : 404.28 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.00/404.28 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.00x = 404.28 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.00x = 68,176.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,176.77/293.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.69

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