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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.47, 414.72 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.47, 414.72 and 169.52 is: 233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.47 : 414.72 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.47/414.72 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.47x = 414.72 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.47x = 70,301.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,301.26/300.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.97

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