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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.25, 404.65 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.25, 404.65 and 168.88 is: 233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.25 : 404.65 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.25/404.65 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.25x = 404.65 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.25x = 68,335.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,335.86/293.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.03

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