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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.10, 405.73 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.10, 405.73 and 169.74 is: 234.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.10 : 405.73 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.10/405.73 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.10x = 405.73 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.10x = 68,868.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,868.61/294.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.17

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