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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.16, 460.01 and 168.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.16, 460.01 and 168.00 is: 251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.16 : 460.01 = 168.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.16/460.01 = 168.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.16x = 460.01 × 168.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.16x = 77,279.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,279.99/307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.59

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