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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.61, 405.27 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.61, 405.27 and 169.36 is: 233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.61 : 405.27 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.61/405.27 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.61x = 405.27 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.61x = 68,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,635.09/293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.76

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