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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 439.73 and 169.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 439.73 and 169.73 is: 254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 439.73 = 169.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/439.73 = 169.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 439.73 × 169.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 74,634.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,634.61/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.71

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