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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.73, 415.05 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.73, 415.05 and 169.75 is: 234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.73 : 415.05 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.73/415.05 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.73x = 415.05 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.73x = 70,454.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,454.74/300.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.28

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