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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.37, 414.55 and 169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.37, 414.55 and 169.40 is: 233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.37 : 414.55 = 169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.37/414.55 = 169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.37x = 414.55 × 169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.37x = 70,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,225.38/300.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.80

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