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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.19, 457.00 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.19, 457.00 and 168.08 is: 251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.19 : 457.00 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.19/457.00 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.19x = 457.00 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.19x = 76,813.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,813.28/305.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.69

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