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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 427.72 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 427.72 and 170.07 is: 234.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 427.72 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/427.72 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 427.72 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 72,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,740.68/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.69

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