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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.52, 440.05 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.52, 440.05 and 169.83 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.52 : 440.05 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.52/440.05 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.52x = 440.05 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.52x = 74,733.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,733.59/293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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