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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.81, 415.00 and 169.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.81, 415.00 and 169.81 is: 234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.81 : 415.00 = 169.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.81/415.00 = 169.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.81x = 415.00 × 169.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.81x = 70,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,472.18/300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.28

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