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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.34, 414.39 and 169.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.34, 414.39 and 169.33 is: 233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.34 : 414.39 = 169.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.34/414.39 = 169.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.34x = 414.39 × 169.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.34x = 70,168.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,168.66/300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.63

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