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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.92, 456.80 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.92, 456.80 and 168.03 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.92 : 456.80 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.92/456.80 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.92x = 456.80 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.92x = 76,755.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,755.26/304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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