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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 459.61 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 459.61 and 169.49 is: 254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 459.61 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/459.61 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 459.61 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 77,900.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,900.74/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.43

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