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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.28, 422.66 and 169.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.28, 422.66 and 169.85 is: 234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.28 : 422.66 = 169.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.28/422.66 = 169.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.28x = 422.66 × 169.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.28x = 71,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,788.80/306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.39

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