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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.25, 414.29 and 169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.25, 414.29 and 169.23 is: 233.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.25 : 414.29 = 169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.25/414.29 = 169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.25x = 414.29 × 169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.25x = 70,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,110.72/300.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.51

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