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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 415 and 169.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 415 and 169.73 is: 234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 415 = 169.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/415 = 169.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 415 × 169.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 70,437.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,437.95/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.23

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