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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.90, 424.86 and 169.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.90, 424.86 and 169.90 is: 234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.90 : 424.86 = 169.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.90/424.86 = 169.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.90x = 424.86 × 169.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.90x = 72,183.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,183.71/307.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.44

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