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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.90, 461.76 and 169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.90, 461.76 and 169.06 is: 253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.90 : 461.76 = 169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.90/461.76 = 169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.90x = 461.76 × 169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.90x = 78,065.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,065.15/307.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.54

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