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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.46, 404.94 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.46, 404.94 and 169.13 is: 233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.46 : 404.94 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.46/404.94 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.46x = 404.94 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.46x = 68,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,487.50/293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.38

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