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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.02, 457.22 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.02, 457.22 and 168.02 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.02 : 457.22 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.02/457.22 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.02x = 457.22 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.02x = 76,822.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,822.10/305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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