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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.57, 424.44 and 169.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.57, 424.44 and 169.57 is: 234.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.57 : 424.44 = 169.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.57/424.44 = 169.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.57x = 424.44 × 169.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.57x = 71,969.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,969.32/307.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.00

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