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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.56, 414.78 and 169.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.56, 414.78 and 169.57 is: 234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.56 : 414.78 = 169.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.56/414.78 = 169.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.56x = 414.78 × 169.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.56x = 70,333.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,333.21/300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.01

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