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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.66, 427.34 and 169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.66, 427.34 and 169.78 is: 234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.66 : 427.34 = 169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.66/427.34 = 169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.66x = 427.34 × 169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.66x = 72,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,553.79/309.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.30

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