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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.08, 459.12 and 169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.08, 459.12 and 169.09 is: 253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.08 : 459.12 = 169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.08/459.12 = 169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.08x = 459.12 × 169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.08x = 77,633.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,633.81/306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.64

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