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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 457.59 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 457.59 and 168.33 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 457.59 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/457.59 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 457.59 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 77,026.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,026.12/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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