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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 414.30 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 414.30 and 169.22 is: 233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 414.30 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/414.30 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 414.30 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 70,105.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,105.77/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.52

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