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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.48, 404.96 and 169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.48, 404.96 and 169.09 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.48 : 404.96 = 169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.48/404.96 = 169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.48x = 404.96 × 169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.48x = 68,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,474.69/293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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