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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.95, 415.31 and 169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.95, 415.31 and 169.96 is: 234.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.95 : 415.31 = 169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.95/415.31 = 169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.95x = 415.31 × 169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.95x = 70,585.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,585.47/300.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.54

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