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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.89, 405.57 and 169.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.89, 405.57 and 169.55 is: 233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.89 : 405.57 = 169.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.89/405.57 = 169.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.89x = 405.57 × 169.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.89x = 68,761.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,761.52/293.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.97

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