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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.80, 406.68 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.80, 406.68 and 170.42 is: 235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.80 : 406.68 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.80/406.68 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.80x = 406.68 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.80x = 69,306.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,306.41/294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.10

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