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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 404.97 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 404.97 and 169.13 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 404.97 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/404.97 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 404.97 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 68,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,492.95/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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