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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 404.96 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 404.96 and 169.14 is: 233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 404.96 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/404.96 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 404.96 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 68,494.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,494.09/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.38

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