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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.54, 406.38 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.54, 406.38 and 168.48 is: 232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.54 : 406.38 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.54/406.38 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.54x = 406.38 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.54x = 68,466.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,466.90/294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.45

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