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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.94, 424.96 and 169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.94, 424.96 and 169.94 is: 234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.94 : 424.96 = 169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.94/424.96 = 169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.94x = 424.96 × 169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.94x = 72,217.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,217.70/307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.52

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