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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.09, 460.77 and 169.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.09, 460.77 and 169.99 is: 255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.09 : 460.77 = 169.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.09/460.77 = 169.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.09x = 460.77 × 169.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.09x = 78,326.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,326.29/307.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.06

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