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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 406.91 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 406.91 and 168.83 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 406.91 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/406.91 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 406.91 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 68,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,698.62/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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