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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.66, 458.56 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.66, 458.56 and 168.67 is: 253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.66 : 458.56 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.66/458.56 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.66x = 458.56 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.66x = 77,345.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,345.32/305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.04

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