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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.26, 414.36 and 169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.26, 414.36 and 169.26 is: 233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.26 : 414.36 = 169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.26/414.36 = 169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.26x = 414.36 × 169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.26x = 70,134.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,134.57/300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.58

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