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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 456.36 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 456.36 and 109.18 is: 163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 456.36 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/456.36 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 456.36 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 49,825.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,825.55/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.82

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