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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.26, 426.76 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.26, 426.76 and 169.38 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.26 : 426.76 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.26/426.76 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.26x = 426.76 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.26x = 72,284.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,284.69/309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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