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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.53, 407.88 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.53, 407.88 and 169.50 is: 233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.53 : 407.88 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.53/407.88 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.53x = 407.88 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.53x = 69,135.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,135.66/295.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.94

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