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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.10, 414.14 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.10, 414.14 and 169.11 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.10 : 414.14 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.10/414.14 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.10x = 414.14 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.10x = 70,034.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,034.79/300.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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