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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.59, 405.14 and 169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.59, 405.14 and 169.23 is: 233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.59 : 405.14 = 169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.59/405.14 = 169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.59x = 405.14 × 169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.59x = 68,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,562.52/293.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.53

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