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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.31, 404.77 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.31, 404.77 and 168.98 is: 233.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.31 : 404.77 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.31/404.77 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.31x = 404.77 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.31x = 68,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,395.17/293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.19

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