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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.43, 414.58 and 169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.43, 414.58 and 169.42 is: 233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.43 : 414.58 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.43/414.58 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.43x = 414.58 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.43x = 70,238.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,238.14/300.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.79

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