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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 404.26 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 404.26 and 168.63 is: 232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 404.26 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/404.26 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 404.26 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 68,170.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,170.70/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.63

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