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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.22, 405.94 and 168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.22, 405.94 and 168.19 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.22 : 405.94 = 168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.22/405.94 = 168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.22x = 405.94 × 168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.22x = 68,273.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,273.61/294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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