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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.78, 405.39 and 169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.78, 405.39 and 169.42 is: 233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.78 : 405.39 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.78/405.39 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.78x = 405.39 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.78x = 68,681.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,681.17/293.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.78

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