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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.53, 459.59 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.53, 459.59 and 169.64 is: 254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.53 : 459.59 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.53/459.59 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.53x = 459.59 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.53x = 77,964.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,964.85/306.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.35

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