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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.79, 458.71 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.79, 458.71 and 168.90 is: 253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.79 : 458.71 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.79/458.71 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.79x = 458.71 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.79x = 77,475.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,475.70/305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.36

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