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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.31, 404.75 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.31, 404.75 and 168.95 is: 233.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.31 : 404.75 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.31/404.75 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.31x = 404.75 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.31x = 68,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,383.00/293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.14

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