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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 415.29 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 415.29 and 169.97 is: 234.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 415.29 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/415.29 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 415.29 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 70,586.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,586.84/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.54

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