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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.48, 405.02 and 169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.48, 405.02 and 169.18 is: 233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.48 : 405.02 = 169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.48/405.02 = 169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.48x = 405.02 × 169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.48x = 68,518.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,518.41/293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.47

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