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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 424.61 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 424.61 and 169.68 is: 234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 424.61 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/424.61 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 424.61 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 72,047.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,047.82/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.16

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