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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.61, 414.83 and 169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.61, 414.83 and 169.61 is: 234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.61 : 414.83 = 169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.61/414.83 = 169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.61x = 414.83 × 169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.61x = 70,360.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,360.78/300.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.06

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