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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.87, 416.55 and 169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.87, 416.55 and 169.10 is: 233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.87 : 416.55 = 169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.87/416.55 = 169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.87x = 416.55 × 169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.87x = 70,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,438.61/301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.34

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