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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.51, 406.39 and 170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.51, 406.39 and 170.17 is: 234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.51 : 406.39 = 170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.51/406.39 = 170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.51x = 406.39 × 170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.51x = 69,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,155.39/294.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.82

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