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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.03, 457.34 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.03, 457.34 and 168.14 is: 252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.03 : 457.34 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.03/457.34 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.03x = 457.34 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.03x = 76,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,894.02/305.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.09

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