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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.81, 405.46 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.81, 405.46 and 169.47 is: 233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.81 : 405.46 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.81/405.46 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.81x = 405.46 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.81x = 68,713.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,713.31/293.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.87

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