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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.64, 459.66 and 169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.64, 459.66 and 169.40 is: 253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.64 : 459.66 = 169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.64/459.66 = 169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.64x = 459.66 × 169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.64x = 77,866.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,866.40/306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.93

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