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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.14, 404.55 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.14, 404.55 and 168.80 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.14 : 404.55 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.14/404.55 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.14x = 404.55 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.14x = 68,288.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,288.04/293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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