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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 414.49 and 169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 414.49 and 169.37 is: 233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 414.49 = 169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/414.49 = 169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 414.49 × 169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 70,202.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,202.17/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.73

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