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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.14, 405.92 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.14, 405.92 and 169.83 is: 234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.14 : 405.92 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.14/405.92 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.14x = 405.92 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.14x = 68,937.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,937.82/294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.37

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