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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.68, 460.12 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.68, 460.12 and 169.80 is: 254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.68 : 460.12 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.68/460.12 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.68x = 460.12 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.68x = 78,128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,128.38/306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.76

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