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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.35, 426.89 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.35, 426.89 and 169.47 is: 233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.35 : 426.89 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.35/426.89 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.35x = 426.89 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.35x = 72,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,345.05/309.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.86

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