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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.12, 405.80 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.12, 405.80 and 169.77 is: 234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.12 : 405.80 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.12/405.80 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.12x = 405.80 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.12x = 68,889.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,889.79/294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.22

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