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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 414.50 and 169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 414.50 and 169.35 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 414.50 = 169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/414.50 = 169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 414.50 × 169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 70,194.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,194.73/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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