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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.23, 426.73 and 169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.23, 426.73 and 169.35 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.23 : 426.73 = 169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.23/426.73 = 169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.23x = 426.73 × 169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.23x = 72,266.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,266.73/309.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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