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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.09, 414.12 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.09, 414.12 and 169.11 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.09 : 414.12 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.09/414.12 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.09x = 414.12 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.09x = 70,031.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,031.83/300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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