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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.99, 414.02 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.99, 414.02 and 169 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.99 : 414.02 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.99/414.02 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.99x = 414.02 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.99x = 69,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,969.38/299.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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