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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 460.89 and 168.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 460.89 and 168.61 is: 252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 460.89 = 168.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/460.89 = 168.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 460.89 × 168.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 77,709.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,709.51/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.70

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