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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.13, 405.91 and 169.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.13, 405.91 and 169.81 is: 234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.13 : 405.91 = 169.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.13/405.91 = 169.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.13x = 405.91 × 169.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.13x = 68,926.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,926.77/294.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.34

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