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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 459.39 and 169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 459.39 and 169.28 is: 254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 459.39 = 169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/459.39 = 169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 459.39 × 169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 77,763.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,763.24/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.03

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