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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.98, 414 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.98, 414 and 169 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.98 : 414 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.98/414 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.98x = 414 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.98x = 69,966
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,966/299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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