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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.16, 414.21 and 169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.16, 414.21 and 169.18 is: 233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.16 : 414.21 = 169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.16/414.21 = 169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.16x = 414.21 × 169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.16x = 70,076.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,076.05/300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.46

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