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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.97, 405.67 and 169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.97, 405.67 and 169.63 is: 234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.97 : 405.67 = 169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.97/405.67 = 169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.97x = 405.67 × 169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.97x = 68,810.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,810.93/293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.08

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