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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.90, 406.97 and 170.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.90, 406.97 and 170.59 is: 235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.90 : 406.97 = 170.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.90/406.97 = 170.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.90x = 406.97 × 170.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.90x = 69,425.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,425.01/294.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.42

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