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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.30, 458.88 and 169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.30, 458.88 and 169.25 is: 253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.30 : 458.88 = 169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.30/458.88 = 169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.30x = 458.88 × 169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.30x = 77,663.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,663.15/306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.55

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