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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.80, 458.77 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.80, 458.77 and 168.78 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.80 : 458.77 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.80/458.77 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.80x = 458.77 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.80x = 77,431.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,431.20/305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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