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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.35, 457.99 and 168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.35, 457.99 and 168.46 is: 252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.35 : 457.99 = 168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.35/457.99 = 168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.35x = 457.99 × 168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.35x = 77,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,153.00/305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.67

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