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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.54, 405.12 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.54, 405.12 and 169.20 is: 233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.54 : 405.12 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.54/405.12 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.54x = 405.12 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.54x = 68,547.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,547.32/293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.52

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