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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.25, 426.77 and 171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.25, 426.77 and 171.25 is: 236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.25 : 426.77 = 171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.25/426.77 = 171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.25x = 426.77 × 171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.25x = 73,084.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,084.36/309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.33

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