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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 414.84 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 414.84 and 169.62 is: 234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 414.84 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/414.84 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 414.84 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 70,365.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,365.16/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.08

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