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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.66, 459.53 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.66, 459.53 and 169.75 is: 254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.66 : 459.53 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.66/459.53 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.66x = 459.53 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.66x = 78,006.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,006.22/306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.37

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