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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.94, 458.12 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.94, 458.12 and 168.83 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.94 : 458.12 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.94/458.12 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.94x = 458.12 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.94x = 77,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,344.25/305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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