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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.95, 459.62 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.95, 459.62 and 169.83 is: 254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.95 : 459.62 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.95/459.62 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.95x = 459.62 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.95x = 78,057.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,057.26/306.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.30

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