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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.99, 405.71 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.99, 405.71 and 169.65 is: 234.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.99 : 405.71 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.99/405.71 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.99x = 405.71 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.99x = 68,828.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,828.70/293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.12

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