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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.29, 456.17 and 109.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.29, 456.17 and 109.26 is: 163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.29 : 456.17 = 109.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.29/456.17 = 109.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.29x = 456.17 × 109.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.29x = 49,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,840.59/304.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.79

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