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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.83, 406.78 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.83, 406.78 and 170.49 is: 235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.83 : 406.78 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.83/406.78 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.83x = 406.78 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.83x = 69,351.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,351.07/294.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.23

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