You take a bearing of 043° and 169° of two objects. What bearing of a third object will give the best fix?

Correct Answer: Option C — 309°

Per Bowditch navigation standards, a third bearing in a multi-object fix should intersect existing lines to create balanced sectors. A bearing of 309 degrees optimally intersects the existing 043 and 169 degree bearings to minimize the area of the resulting cocked hat.