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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.22, 458.96 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.22, 458.96 and 169.32 is: 253.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.22 : 458.96 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.22/458.96 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.22x = 458.96 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.22x = 77,711.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,711.11/306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.78

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