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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.38, 414.50 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.38, 414.50 and 169.38 is: 233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.38 : 414.50 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.38/414.50 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.38x = 414.50 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.38x = 70,208.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,208.01/300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.73

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