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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.37, 458.06 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.37, 458.06 and 168.38 is: 252.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.37 : 458.06 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.37/458.06 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.37x = 458.06 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.37x = 77,126.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,126.73/305.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.57

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