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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.75, 415.05 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.75, 415.05 and 169.77 is: 234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.75 : 415.05 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.75/415.05 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.75x = 415.05 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.75x = 70,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,462.12/300.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.29

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