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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.50, 405.01 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.50, 405.01 and 169.19 is: 233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.50 : 405.01 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.50/405.01 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.50x = 405.01 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.50x = 68,523.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,523.64/293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.47

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