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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.30, 404.73 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.30, 404.73 and 168.99 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.30 : 404.73 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.30/404.73 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.30x = 404.73 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.30x = 68,393.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,393.80/293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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