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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.13, 458.81 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.13, 458.81 and 169.29 is: 253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.13 : 458.81 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.13/458.81 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.13x = 458.81 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.13x = 77,672.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,672.69/306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.73

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