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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.37, 414.49 and 169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.37, 414.49 and 169.41 is: 233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.37 : 414.49 = 169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.37/414.49 = 169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.37x = 414.49 × 169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.37x = 70,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,218.75/300.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.77

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