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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.56, 453.73 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.56, 453.73 and 112.34 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.56 : 453.73 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.56/453.73 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.56x = 453.73 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.56x = 50,972.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,972.03/302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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