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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.99, 405.80 and 169.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.99, 405.80 and 169.69 is: 234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.99 : 405.80 = 169.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.99/405.80 = 169.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.99x = 405.80 × 169.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.99x = 68,858.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,858.34/293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.22

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