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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.45, 460.29 and 169.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.45, 460.29 and 169.99 is: 254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.45 : 460.29 = 169.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.45/460.29 = 169.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.45x = 460.29 × 169.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.45x = 78,244.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,244.70/307.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.50

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