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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.86, 406.96 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.86, 406.96 and 170.50 is: 235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.86 : 406.96 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.86/406.96 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.86x = 406.96 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.86x = 69,387.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,387.40/294.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.32

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