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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 415.19 and 169.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 415.19 and 169.90 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 415.19 = 169.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/415.19 = 169.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 415.19 × 169.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 70,540.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,540.17/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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