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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.91, 424.92 and 169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.91, 424.92 and 169.91 is: 234.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.91 : 424.92 = 169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.91/424.92 = 169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.91x = 424.92 × 169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.91x = 72,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,195.18/307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.47

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