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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.06, 460.52 and 168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.06, 460.52 and 168.17 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.06 : 460.52 = 168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.06/460.52 = 168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.06x = 460.52 × 168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.06x = 77,442.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,442.50/307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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