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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.71, 415.00 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.71, 415.00 and 169.74 is: 234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.71 : 415.00 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.71/415.00 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.71x = 415.00 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.71x = 70,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,440.12/300.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.25

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