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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.68, 459.86 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.68, 459.86 and 169.52 is: 254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.68 : 459.86 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.68/459.86 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.68x = 459.86 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.68x = 77,955.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,955.47/306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.19

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