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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.83, 415.22 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.83, 415.22 and 169.92 is: 234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.83 : 415.22 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.83/415.22 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.83x = 415.22 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.83x = 70,552.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,552.11/300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.52

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