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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.73, 458.59 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.73, 458.59 and 169.64 is: 254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.73 : 458.59 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.73/458.59 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.73x = 458.59 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.73x = 77,795.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,795.21/305.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.46

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