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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.58, 414.82 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.58, 414.82 and 169.59 is: 234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.58 : 414.82 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.58/414.82 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.58x = 414.82 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.58x = 70,351.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,351.09/300.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.05

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