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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.98, 405.77 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.98, 405.77 and 169.72 is: 234.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.98 : 405.77 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.98/405.77 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.98x = 405.77 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.98x = 68,867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,867.28/293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.26

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