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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.94, 459.98 and 169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.94, 459.98 and 169.78 is: 254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.94 : 459.98 = 169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.94/459.98 = 169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.94x = 459.98 × 169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.94x = 78,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,095.40/306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.43

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