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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.40, 460 and 169.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.40, 460 and 169.51 is: 254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.40 : 460 = 169.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.40/460 = 169.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.40x = 460 × 169.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.40x = 77,974.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,974.60/306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.49

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