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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.13, 414.18 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.13, 414.18 and 169.14 is: 233.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.13 : 414.18 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.13/414.18 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.13x = 414.18 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.13x = 70,054.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,054.41/300.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.41

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