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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 404.87 and 169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 404.87 and 169.05 is: 233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 404.87 = 169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/404.87 = 169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 404.87 × 169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 68,443.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,443.95/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.31

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