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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.55, 458.02 and 168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.55, 458.02 and 168.31 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.55 : 458.02 = 168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.55/458.02 = 168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.55x = 458.02 × 168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.55x = 77,090.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,090.13/305.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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