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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.90, 460.36 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.90, 460.36 and 169.65 is: 254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.90 : 460.36 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.90/460.36 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.90x = 460.36 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.90x = 78,100.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,100.07/306.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.48

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