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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 415.01 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 415.01 and 169.77 is: 234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 415.01 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/415.01 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 415.01 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 70,456.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,456.25/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.29

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