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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.67, 406.68 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.67, 406.68 and 170.39 is: 235.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.67 : 406.68 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.67/406.68 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.67x = 406.68 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.67x = 69,294.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,294.21/294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.16

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