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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.02, 440.73 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.02, 440.73 and 170.50 is: 255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.02 : 440.73 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.02/440.73 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.02x = 440.73 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.02x = 75,144.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,144.47/294.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.58

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