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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.91, 458.88 and 168.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.91, 458.88 and 168.87 is: 253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.91 : 458.88 = 168.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.91/458.88 = 168.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.91x = 458.88 × 168.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.91x = 77,491.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,491.07/305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.31

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