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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.80, 415.11 and 169.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.80, 415.11 and 169.81 is: 234.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.80 : 415.11 = 169.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.80/415.11 = 169.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.80x = 415.11 × 169.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.80x = 70,490.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,490.81/300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.35

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