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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.01, 416.67 and 169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.01, 416.67 and 169.21 is: 233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.01 : 416.67 = 169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.01/416.67 = 169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.01x = 416.67 × 169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.01x = 70,502.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,502.65/302.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.44

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