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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 404.46 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 404.46 and 168.84 is: 232.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 404.46 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/404.46 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 404.46 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 68,289.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,289.03/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.94

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