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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 426.93 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 426.93 and 169.48 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 426.93 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/426.93 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 426.93 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 72,355.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,355.99/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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