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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.15, 414.19 and 169.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.15, 414.19 and 169.15 is: 233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.15 : 414.19 = 169.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.15/414.19 = 169.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.15x = 414.19 × 169.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.15x = 70,060.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,060.24/300.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.42

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