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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.93, 406.98 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.93, 406.98 and 170.55 is: 235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.93 : 406.98 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.93/406.98 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.93x = 406.98 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.93x = 69,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,410.44/294.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.35

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