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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.84, 405.54 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.84, 405.54 and 169.45 is: 233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.84 : 405.54 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.84/405.54 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.84x = 405.54 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.84x = 68,718.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,718.75/293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.86

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