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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.03, 458.55 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.03, 458.55 and 168.93 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.03 : 458.55 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.03/458.55 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.03x = 458.55 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.03x = 77,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,462.85/306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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