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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.64, 459.44 and 169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.64, 459.44 and 169.82 is: 254.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.64 : 459.44 = 169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.64/459.44 = 169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.64x = 459.44 × 169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.64x = 78,022.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,022.10/306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.44

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