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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 414.52 and 169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 414.52 and 169.42 is: 233.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 414.52 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/414.52 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 414.52 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 70,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,227.98/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.81

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