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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.38, 424.18 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.38, 424.18 and 169.38 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.38 : 424.18 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.38/424.18 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.38x = 424.18 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.38x = 71,847.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,847.61/307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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