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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.33, 440.83 and 169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.33, 440.83 and 169.09 is: 253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.33 : 440.83 = 169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.33/440.83 = 169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.33x = 440.83 × 169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.33x = 74,539.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,539.05/294.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.25

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