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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.09, 405.86 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.09, 405.86 and 168.04 is: 231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.09 : 405.86 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.09/405.86 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.09x = 405.86 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.09x = 68,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,198.69/294.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.90

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