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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.16, 426.64 and 169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.16, 426.64 and 169.27 is: 233.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.16 : 426.64 = 169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.16/426.64 = 169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.16x = 426.64 × 169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.16x = 72,217.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,217.35/309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.59

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