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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.30, 458.03 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.30, 458.03 and 168.28 is: 252.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.30 : 458.03 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.30/458.03 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.30x = 458.03 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.30x = 77,077.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,077.29/305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.46

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