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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.85, 406.89 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.85, 406.89 and 170.49 is: 235.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.85 : 406.89 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.85/406.89 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.85x = 406.89 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.85x = 69,370.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,370.68/294.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.27

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