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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.25, 404.72 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.25, 404.72 and 168.95 is: 233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.25 : 404.72 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.25/404.72 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.25x = 404.72 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.25x = 68,374.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,374.58/293.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.16

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