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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.57, 427.20 and 169.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.57, 427.20 and 169.69 is: 234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.57 : 427.20 = 169.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.57/427.20 = 169.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.57x = 427.20 × 169.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.57x = 72,488.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,488.58/309.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.16

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