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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.34, 459.50 and 169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.34, 459.50 and 169.46 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.34 : 459.50 = 169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.34/459.50 = 169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.34x = 459.50 × 169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.34x = 77,866.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,866.87/306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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