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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.33, 459.78 and 169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.33, 459.78 and 169.53 is: 254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.33 : 459.78 = 169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.33/459.78 = 169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.33x = 459.78 × 169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.33x = 77,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,946.50/306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.45

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