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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 424 and 169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 424 and 169.24 is: 233.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 424 = 169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/424 = 169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 424 × 169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 71,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,757.76/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.56

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