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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.77, 405.43 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.77, 405.43 and 169.44 is: 233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.77 : 405.43 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.77/405.43 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.77x = 405.43 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.77x = 68,695.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,695.07/293.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.84

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