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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.67, 414.90 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.67, 414.90 and 169.70 is: 234.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.67 : 414.90 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.67/414.90 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.67x = 414.90 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.67x = 70,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,406.46/300.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.17

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