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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.66, 414.93 and 169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.66, 414.93 and 169.71 is: 234.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.66 : 414.93 = 169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.66/414.93 = 169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.66x = 414.93 × 169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.66x = 70,417.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,417.77/300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.21

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