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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.94, 415.31 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.94, 415.31 and 169.97 is: 234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 415.31 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/415.31 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 415.31 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 70,587.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,587.31/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.56

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