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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.79, 405.42 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.79, 405.42 and 169.47 is: 233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.79 : 405.42 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.79/405.42 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.79x = 405.42 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.79x = 68,706.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,706.53/293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.86

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