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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.67, 458.70 and 168.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.67, 458.70 and 168.69 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.67 : 458.70 = 168.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.67/458.70 = 168.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.67x = 458.70 × 168.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.67x = 77,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,378.10/305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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