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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.88, 427.63 and 170.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.88, 427.63 and 170.00 is: 234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.88 : 427.63 = 170.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.88/427.63 = 170.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.88x = 427.63 × 170.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.88x = 72,695.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,695.64/309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.59

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