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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.15, 404.57 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.15, 404.57 and 168.84 is: 233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.15 : 404.57 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.15/404.57 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.15x = 404.57 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.15x = 68,306.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,306.75/293.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.01

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