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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.18, 404.63 and 168.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.18, 404.63 and 168.82 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.18 : 404.63 = 168.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.18/404.63 = 168.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.18x = 404.63 × 168.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.18x = 68,308.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,308.09/293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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