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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.34, 404.72 and 169.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.34, 404.72 and 169.00 is: 233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.34 : 404.72 = 169.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.34/404.72 = 169.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.34x = 404.72 × 169.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.34x = 68,397.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,397.55/293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.17

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