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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.63, 405.30 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.63, 405.30 and 169.38 is: 233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.63 : 405.30 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.63/405.30 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.63x = 405.30 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.63x = 68,649.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,649.71/293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.80

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