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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 414.54 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 414.54 and 169.47 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 414.54 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/414.54 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 414.54 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 70,252.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,252.09/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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