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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.11, 414.03 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.11, 414.03 and 169.08 is: 233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.11 : 414.03 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.11/414.03 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.11x = 414.03 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.11x = 70,004.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,004.19/300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.27

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