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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.27, 457.56 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.27, 457.56 and 168.24 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.27 : 457.56 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.27/457.56 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.27x = 457.56 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.27x = 76,979.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,979.89/305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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