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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.30, 458.81 and 169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.30, 458.81 and 169.41 is: 253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.30 : 458.81 = 169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.30/458.81 = 169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.30x = 458.81 × 169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.30x = 77,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,727.00/306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.76

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