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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.74, 406.73 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.74, 406.73 and 170.44 is: 235.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.74 : 406.73 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.74/406.73 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.74x = 406.73 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.74x = 69,323.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,323.06/294.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.20

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