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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.86, 405.56 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.86, 405.56 and 169.64 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.86 : 405.56 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.86/405.56 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.86x = 405.56 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.86x = 68,800.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,800.44/293.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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