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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.90, 456.97 and 168.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.90, 456.97 and 168.05 is: 251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.90 : 456.97 = 168.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.90/456.97 = 168.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.90x = 456.97 × 168.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.90x = 76,793.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,793.81/304.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.87

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