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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.43, 457.74 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.43, 457.74 and 168.15 is: 252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.43 : 457.74 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.43/457.74 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.43x = 457.74 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.43x = 76,968.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,968.98/305.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.00

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