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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.57, 414.78 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.57, 414.78 and 169.58 is: 234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.57 : 414.78 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.57/414.78 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.57x = 414.78 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.57x = 70,336.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,336.32/300.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.01

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