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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.33, 458.25 and 168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.33, 458.25 and 168.65 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.33 : 458.25 = 168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.33/458.25 = 168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.33x = 458.25 × 168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.33x = 77,281.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,281.57/305.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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