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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.05, 450.19 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.05, 450.19 and 169.97 is: 255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.05 : 450.19 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.05/450.19 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.05x = 450.19 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.05x = 76,518.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,518.79/300.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.02

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