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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.68, 458.61 and 168.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.68, 458.61 and 168.79 is: 253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.68 : 458.61 = 168.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.68/458.61 = 168.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.68x = 458.61 × 168.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.68x = 77,408.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,408.78/305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.23

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