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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.75, 460.44 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.75, 460.44 and 169.92 is: 255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.75 : 460.44 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.75/460.44 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.75x = 460.44 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.75x = 78,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,237.96/306.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.05

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