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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.82, 415.13 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.82, 415.13 and 169.80 is: 234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.82 : 415.13 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.82/415.13 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.82x = 415.13 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.82x = 70,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,489.50/300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.33

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