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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.63, 458.03 and 168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.63, 458.03 and 168.74 is: 252.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.63 : 458.03 = 168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.63/458.03 = 168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.63x = 458.03 × 168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.63x = 77,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,284.85/305.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.87

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