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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.23, 293.90 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.23, 293.90 and 169.49 is: 233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.23 : 293.90 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.23/293.90 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.23x = 293.90 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.23x = 49,813.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,813.00/213.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.61

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