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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.94, 405.60 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.94, 405.60 and 169.62 is: 234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.94 : 405.60 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.94/405.60 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.94x = 405.60 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.94x = 68,797.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,797.87/293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.05

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