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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 404.36 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 404.36 and 168.62 is: 232.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 404.36 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/404.36 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 404.36 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 68,180.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,180.95/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.69

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