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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.67, 405.24 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.67, 405.24 and 169.31 is: 233.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.67 : 405.24 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.67/405.24 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.67x = 405.24 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.67x = 68,612.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,612.20/293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.64

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