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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.48, 457.87 and 168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.48, 457.87 and 168.59 is: 252.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.48 : 457.87 = 168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.48/457.87 = 168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.48x = 457.87 × 168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.48x = 77,192.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,192.30/305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.69

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