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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.98, 405.65 and 169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.98, 405.65 and 169.61 is: 234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.98 : 405.65 = 169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.98/405.65 = 169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.98x = 405.65 × 169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.98x = 68,803.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,803.73/293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.04

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