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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 404.80 and 169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 404.80 and 169.06 is: 233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 404.80 = 169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/404.80 = 169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 404.80 × 169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 68,435.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,435.49/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.25

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