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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 405.66 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 405.66 and 169.64 is: 234.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 405.66 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/405.66 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 405.66 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 68,816.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,816.16/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.07

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