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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.99, 458.72 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.99, 458.72 and 169.04 is: 253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.99 : 458.72 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.99/458.72 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.99x = 458.72 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.99x = 77,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,540.16/305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.41

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