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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.46, 458.19 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.46, 458.19 and 168.44 is: 252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.46 : 458.19 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.46/458.19 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.46x = 458.19 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.46x = 77,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,174.39/305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.65

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