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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.62, 427.28 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.62, 427.28 and 169.74 is: 234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.62 : 427.28 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.62/427.28 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.62x = 427.28 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.62x = 72,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,526.61/309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.24

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