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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.76, 406.68 and 170.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.76, 406.68 and 170.41 is: 235.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.76 : 406.68 = 170.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.76/406.68 = 170.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.76x = 406.68 × 170.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.76x = 69,302.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,302.34/294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.11

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