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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.89, 427.63 and 169.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.89, 427.63 and 169.99 is: 234.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.89 : 427.63 = 169.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.89/427.63 = 169.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.89x = 427.63 × 169.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.89x = 72,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,692.82/309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.58

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