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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.39, 456.65 and 112.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.39, 456.65 and 112.03 is: 168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.39 : 456.65 = 112.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.39/456.65 = 112.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.39x = 456.65 × 112.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.39x = 51,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,158.50/304.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.07

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