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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.54, 460.11 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.54, 460.11 and 169.65 is: 254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.54 : 460.11 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.54/460.11 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.54x = 460.11 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.54x = 78,057.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,057.66/306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.64

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