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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.01, 404.33 and 168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.01, 404.33 and 168.65 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.01 : 404.33 = 168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.01/404.33 = 168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.01x = 404.33 × 168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.01x = 68,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,190.25/293.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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