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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.27, 405.94 and 169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.27, 405.94 and 169.93 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.27 : 405.94 = 169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.27/405.94 = 169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.27x = 405.94 × 169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.27x = 68,981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,981.38/294.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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