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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.48, 406.41 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.48, 406.41 and 170.11 is: 234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.48 : 406.41 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.48/406.41 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.48x = 406.41 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.48x = 69,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,131.52/294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.76

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