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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.99, 427.78 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.99, 427.78 and 170.10 is: 234.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.99 : 427.78 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.99/427.78 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.99x = 427.78 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.99x = 72,766.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,766.02/309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.73

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