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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.39, 404.88 and 169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.39, 404.88 and 169.12 is: 233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.39 : 404.88 = 169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.39/404.88 = 169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.39x = 404.88 × 169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.39x = 68,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,473.18/293.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.39

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