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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.19, 459.57 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.19, 459.57 and 169.04 is: 253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.19 : 459.57 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.19/459.57 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.19x = 459.57 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.19x = 77,684.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,684.87/306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.72

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