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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.43, 406.34 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.43, 406.34 and 170.11 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.43 : 406.34 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.43/406.34 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.43x = 406.34 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.43x = 69,122.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,122.50/294.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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