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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.82, 416.52 and 169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.82, 416.52 and 169.06 is: 233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.82 : 416.52 = 169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.82/416.52 = 169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.82x = 416.52 × 169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.82x = 70,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,416.87/301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.31

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