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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.33, 459.53 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.33, 459.53 and 169.65 is: 254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.33 : 459.53 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.33/459.53 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.33x = 459.53 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.33x = 77,958.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,958.42/306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.49

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