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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.33, 404.70 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.33, 404.70 and 168.95 is: 233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.33 : 404.70 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.33/404.70 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.33x = 404.70 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.33x = 68,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,373.12/293.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.09

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