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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.29, 414.29 and 169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.29, 414.29 and 169.27 is: 233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.29 : 414.29 = 169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.29/414.29 = 169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.29x = 414.29 × 169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.29x = 70,126.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,126.26/300.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.53

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