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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.58, 427.22 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.58, 427.22 and 169.70 is: 234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.58 : 427.22 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.58/427.22 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.58x = 427.22 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.58x = 72,498.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,498.39/309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.18

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