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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.15, 457.29 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.15, 457.29 and 168.26 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.15 : 457.29 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.15/457.29 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.15x = 457.29 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.15x = 76,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,941.33/305.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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