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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.72, 406.71 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.72, 406.71 and 170.37 is: 235.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.72 : 406.71 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.72/406.71 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.72x = 406.71 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.72x = 69,291.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,291.18/294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.11

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