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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 404.61 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 404.61 and 168.90 is: 233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 404.61 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/404.61 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 404.61 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 68,338.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,338.63/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.11

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