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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.45, 404.93 and 169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.45, 404.93 and 169.10 is: 233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.45 : 404.93 = 169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.45/404.93 = 169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.45x = 404.93 × 169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.45x = 68,473.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,473.58/293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.34

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