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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.76, 427.48 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.76, 427.48 and 169.88 is: 234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.76 : 427.48 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.76/427.48 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.76x = 427.48 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.76x = 72,620.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,620.30/309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.44

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