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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.70, 414.93 and 169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.70, 414.93 and 169.66 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.70 : 414.93 = 169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.70/414.93 = 169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.70x = 414.93 × 169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.70x = 70,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,397.02/300.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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