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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.08, 404.45 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.08, 404.45 and 168.77 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.08 : 404.45 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.08/404.45 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.08x = 404.45 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.08x = 68,257.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,257.43/293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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