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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.82, 415.07 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.82, 415.07 and 169.80 is: 234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.82 : 415.07 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.82/415.07 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.82x = 415.07 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.82x = 70,478.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,478.04/300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.29

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