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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.45, 458.37 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.45, 458.37 and 168.51 is: 252.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.45 : 458.37 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.45/458.37 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.45x = 458.37 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.45x = 77,239.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,239.93/305.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.87

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