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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.98, 416.73 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.98, 416.73 and 169.20 is: 233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.98 : 416.73 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.98/416.73 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.98x = 416.73 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.98x = 70,510.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,510.19/301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.50

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