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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.35, 459.09 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.35, 459.09 and 169.19 is: 253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.35 : 459.09 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.35/459.09 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.35x = 459.09 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.35x = 77,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,671.14/306.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.54

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