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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.40, 459.59 and 169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.40, 459.59 and 169.37 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.40 : 459.59 = 169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.40/459.59 = 169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.40x = 459.59 × 169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.40x = 77,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,840.76/306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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