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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.20, 406.02 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.20, 406.02 and 169.88 is: 234.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.20 : 406.02 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.20/406.02 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.20x = 406.02 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.20x = 68,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,974.68/294.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.45

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