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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.50, 458.97 and 169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.50, 458.97 and 169.40 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.50 : 458.97 = 169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.50/458.97 = 169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.50x = 458.97 × 169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.50x = 77,747.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,747.22/306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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