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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.58, 405.09 and 169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.58, 405.09 and 169.25 is: 233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.58 : 405.09 = 169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.58/405.09 = 169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.58x = 405.09 × 169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.58x = 68,559.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,559.46/293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.53

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