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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.05, 416.84 and 169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.05, 416.84 and 169.27 is: 233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.05 : 416.84 = 169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.05/416.84 = 169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.05x = 416.84 × 169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.05x = 70,558.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,558.51/302.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.60

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