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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.22, 414.30 and 169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.22, 414.30 and 169.26 is: 233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.22 : 414.30 = 169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.22/414.30 = 169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.22x = 414.30 × 169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.22x = 70,124.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,124.42/300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.58

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