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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.27, 414.38 and 169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.27, 414.38 and 169.28 is: 233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.27 : 414.38 = 169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.27/414.38 = 169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.27x = 414.38 × 169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.27x = 70,144.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,144.85/300.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.61

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