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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 457.85 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 457.85 and 168.55 is: 252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 457.85 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/457.85 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 457.85 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 77,169.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,169.89/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.65

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