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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.97, 413.98 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.97, 413.98 and 169.02 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.97 : 413.98 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.97/413.98 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.97x = 413.98 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.97x = 69,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,970.48/299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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