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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.83, 405.49 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.83, 405.49 and 169.52 is: 233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.83 : 405.49 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.83/405.49 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.83x = 405.49 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.83x = 68,736.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,736.21/293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.93

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