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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 415.31 and 169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 415.31 and 169.94 is: 234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 415.31 = 169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/415.31 = 169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 415.31 × 169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 70,577.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,577.97/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.51

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