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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 414.90 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 414.90 and 169.65 is: 234.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 414.90 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/414.90 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 414.90 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 70,387.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,387.79/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.12

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