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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.96, 416.70 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.96, 416.70 and 169.19 is: 233.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.96 : 416.70 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.96/416.70 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.96x = 416.70 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.96x = 70,503.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,503.19/301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.48

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