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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.90, 457.75 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.90, 457.75 and 168.01 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.90 : 457.75 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.90/457.75 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.90x = 457.75 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.90x = 76,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,905.64/304.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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