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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.38, 406.29 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.38, 406.29 and 168.35 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.38 : 406.29 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.38/406.29 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.38x = 406.29 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.38x = 68,396.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,396.89/294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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