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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 414.41 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 414.41 and 169.31 is: 233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 414.41 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/414.41 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 414.41 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 70,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,163.76/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.65

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