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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 457.92 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 457.92 and 168.72 is: 252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 457.92 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/457.92 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 457.92 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 77,260.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,260.26/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.48

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