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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.05, 458.91 and 169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.05, 458.91 and 169.23 is: 253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.05 : 458.91 = 169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.05/458.91 = 169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.05x = 458.91 × 169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.05x = 77,661.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,661.34/306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.75

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