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Finding the Third Proportional to 169.66 and 370.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 169.66 and 370.41 is: 808.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.66 : 370.41 = 370.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.66/370.41 = 370.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.66x = 370.41 × 370.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.66x = 137,200.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,200.79/169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.66

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