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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.03, 413.99 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.03, 413.99 and 169.04 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.03 : 413.99 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.03/413.99 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.03x = 413.99 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.03x = 69,979.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,979.41/300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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