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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.37, 459.15 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.37, 459.15 and 169.48 is: 254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.37 : 459.15 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.37/459.15 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.37x = 459.15 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.37x = 77,816.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,816.74/306.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.00

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