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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 404.66 and 168.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 404.66 and 168.91 is: 233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 404.66 = 168.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/404.66 = 168.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 404.66 × 168.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 68,350.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,350.53/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.10

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