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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.56, 458 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.56, 458 and 168.48 is: 252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.56 : 458 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.56/458 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.56x = 458 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.56x = 77,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,163.84/305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.53

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