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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.79, 459.68 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.79, 459.68 and 169.49 is: 253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.79 : 459.68 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.79/459.68 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.79x = 459.68 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.79x = 77,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,911.46/306.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.96

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