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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.55, 405.11 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.55, 405.11 and 169.20 is: 233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.55 : 405.11 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.55/405.11 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.55x = 405.11 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.55x = 68,543.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,543.77/293.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.50

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