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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.19, 414.29 and 169.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.19, 414.29 and 169.17 is: 233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.19 : 414.29 = 169.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.19/414.29 = 169.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.19x = 414.29 × 169.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.19x = 70,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,085.44/300.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.47

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