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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.51, 406.44 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.51, 406.44 and 170.19 is: 234.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.51 : 406.44 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.51/406.44 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.51x = 406.44 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.51x = 69,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,172.02/294.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.87

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