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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.68, 427.37 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.68, 427.37 and 171.68 is: 236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.68 : 427.37 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.68/427.37 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.68x = 427.37 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.68x = 73,370.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,370.88/309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.92

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