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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.15, 449.82 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.15, 449.82 and 169.74 is: 254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.15 : 449.82 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.15/449.82 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.15x = 449.82 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.15x = 76,352.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,352.45/300.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.38

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