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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.40, 458.09 and 168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.40, 458.09 and 168.37 is: 252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.40 : 458.09 = 168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.40/458.09 = 168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.40x = 458.09 × 168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.40x = 77,128.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,128.61/305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.55

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