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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.90, 416.64 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.90, 416.64 and 169.13 is: 233.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.90 : 416.64 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.90/416.64 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.90x = 416.64 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.90x = 70,468.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,468.00/301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.41

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