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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.40, 457.68 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.40, 457.68 and 168.54 is: 252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.40 : 457.68 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.40/457.68 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.40x = 457.68 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.40x = 77,137.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,137.39/305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.58

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