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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.97, 405.54 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.97, 405.54 and 169.59 is: 233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.97 : 405.54 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.97/405.54 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.97x = 405.54 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.97x = 68,775.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,775.53/293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.95

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