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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 414.91 and 169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 414.91 and 169.66 is: 234.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 414.91 = 169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/414.91 = 169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 414.91 × 169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 70,391.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,391.56/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.14

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