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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.58, 414.84 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.58, 414.84 and 169.60 is: 234.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.58 : 414.84 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.58/414.84 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.58x = 414.84 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.58x = 70,356.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,356.86/300.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.07

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