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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.26, 426.78 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.26, 426.78 and 171.26 is: 236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.26 : 426.78 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.26/426.78 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.26x = 426.78 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.26x = 73,090.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,090.34/309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.34

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