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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.78, 459.96 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.78, 459.96 and 169.89 is: 254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.78 : 459.96 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.78/459.96 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.78x = 459.96 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.78x = 78,142.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,142.60/306.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.72

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