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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.12, 460.36 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.12, 460.36 and 168.32 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.12 : 460.36 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.12/460.36 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.12x = 460.36 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.12x = 77,487.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,487.80/307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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