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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.14, 405.97 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.14, 405.97 and 168.11 is: 232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.14 : 405.97 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.14/405.97 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.14x = 405.97 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.14x = 68,244.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,244.75/294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.01

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