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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.22, 414.28 and 169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.22, 414.28 and 169.23 is: 233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.22 : 414.28 = 169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.22/414.28 = 169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.22x = 414.28 × 169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.22x = 70,110.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,110.37/300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.53

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