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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.65, 459.95 and 169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.65, 459.95 and 169.27 is: 253.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.65 : 459.95 = 169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.65/459.95 = 169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.65x = 459.95 × 169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.65x = 77,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,853.44/306.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.89

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