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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.52, 462.78 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.52, 462.78 and 169.65 is: 254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.52 : 462.78 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.52/462.78 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.52x = 462.78 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.52x = 78,510.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,510.63/308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.48

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