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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.78, 424.68 and 169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.78, 424.68 and 169.78 is: 234.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.78 : 424.68 = 169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.78/424.68 = 169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.78x = 424.68 × 169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.78x = 72,102.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,102.17/307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.27

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