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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 458.70 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 458.70 and 169.11 is: 253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 458.70 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/458.70 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 458.70 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 77,570.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,570.12/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.50

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