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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.09, 404.50 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.09, 404.50 and 168.76 is: 232.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.09 : 404.50 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.09/404.50 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.09x = 404.50 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.09x = 68,263.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,263.42/293.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.91

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