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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.69, 460.15 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.69, 460.15 and 168.01 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.69 : 460.15 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.69/460.15 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.69x = 460.15 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.69x = 77,309.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,309.80/306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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