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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.09, 405.85 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.09, 405.85 and 169.74 is: 234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.09 : 405.85 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.09/405.85 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.09x = 405.85 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.09x = 68,888.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,888.98/294.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.24

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