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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 414.29 and 169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 414.29 and 169.25 is: 233.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 414.29 = 169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/414.29 = 169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 414.29 × 169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 70,115.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,115.66/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.56

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