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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.90, 427.66 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.90, 427.66 and 170.02 is: 234.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.90 : 427.66 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.90/427.66 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.90x = 427.66 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.90x = 72,710.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,710.75/309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.63

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