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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 459.36 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 459.36 and 169.59 is: 254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 459.36 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/459.36 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 459.36 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 77,902.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,902.86/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.19

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