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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.60, 460.02 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.60, 460.02 and 169.50 is: 254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.60 : 460.02 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.60/460.02 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.60x = 460.02 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.60x = 77,973.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,973.39/306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.32

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