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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.32, 404.78 and 169.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.32, 404.78 and 169.00 is: 233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.32 : 404.78 = 169.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.32/404.78 = 169.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.32x = 404.78 × 169.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.32x = 68,407.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,407.04/293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.22

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