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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.36, 457.72 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.36, 457.72 and 168.48 is: 252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.36 : 457.72 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.36/457.72 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.36x = 457.72 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.36x = 77,116.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,116.67/305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.54

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