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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.04, 426.40 and 171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.04, 426.40 and 171.04 is: 235.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.04 : 426.40 = 171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.04/426.40 = 171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.04x = 426.40 × 171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.04x = 72,931.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,931.46/309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.99

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