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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 458.58 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 458.58 and 169.14 is: 253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 458.58 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/458.58 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 458.58 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 77,564.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,564.22/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.28

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