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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 414.74 and 169.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 414.74 and 169.54 is: 233.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 414.74 = 169.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/414.74 = 169.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 414.74 × 169.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 70,315.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,315.79/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.96

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