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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 414.62 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 414.62 and 169.45 is: 233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 414.62 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/414.62 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 414.62 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 70,257.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,257.36/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.84

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