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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.87, 416.56 and 169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.87, 416.56 and 169.09 is: 233.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.87 : 416.56 = 169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.87/416.56 = 169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.87x = 416.56 × 169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.87x = 70,436.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,436.13/301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.33

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