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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.07, 426.52 and 169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.07, 426.52 and 169.18 is: 233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.07 : 426.52 = 169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.07/426.52 = 169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.07x = 426.52 × 169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.07x = 72,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,158.88/309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.47

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