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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 405.47 and 169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 405.47 and 169.46 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 405.47 = 169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/405.47 = 169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 405.47 × 169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 68,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,708.07/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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