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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.63, 406.61 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.63, 406.61 and 170.25 is: 234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.63 : 406.61 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.63/406.61 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.63x = 406.61 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.63x = 69,225.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,225.35/294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.96

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