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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.45, 404.97 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.45, 404.97 and 169.14 is: 233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.45 : 404.97 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.45/404.97 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.45x = 404.97 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.45x = 68,496.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,496.66/293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.42

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