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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 414.38 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 414.38 and 169.32 is: 233.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 414.38 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/414.38 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 414.38 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 70,162.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,162.82/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.64

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