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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.38, 406.32 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.38, 406.32 and 170.04 is: 234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.38 : 406.32 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.38/406.32 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.38x = 406.32 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.38x = 69,090.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,090.65/294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.70

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