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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 460.47 and 169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 460.47 and 169.95 is: 254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 460.47 = 169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/460.47 = 169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 460.47 × 169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 78,256.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,256.88/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.69

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