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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 405.18 and 169.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 405.18 and 169.33 is: 233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 405.18 = 169.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/405.18 = 169.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 405.18 × 169.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 68,609.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,609.13/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.68

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