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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.19, 456.17 and 109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.19, 456.17 and 109.15 is: 163.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.19 : 456.17 = 109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.19/456.17 = 109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.19x = 456.17 × 109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.19x = 49,789.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,789.27/304.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.68

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