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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.41, 457.33 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.41, 457.33 and 168.30 is: 252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.41 : 457.33 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.41/457.33 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.41x = 457.33 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.41x = 76,969.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,969.36/305.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.02

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