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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.33, 404.75 and 169.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.33, 404.75 and 169.00 is: 233.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.33 : 404.75 = 169.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.33/404.75 = 169.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.33x = 404.75 × 169.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.33x = 68,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,402.16/293.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.19

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