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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 414 and 169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 414 and 169.05 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 414 = 169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/414 = 169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 414 × 169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 69,986.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,986.70/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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