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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.41, 439.38 and 169.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.41, 439.38 and 169.69 is: 254.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.41 : 439.38 = 169.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.41/439.38 = 169.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.41x = 439.38 × 169.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.41x = 74,558.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,558.39/293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.11

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