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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 405.46 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 405.46 and 169.48 is: 233.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 405.46 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/405.46 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 405.46 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 68,717.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,717.36/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.88

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