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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.42, 456.58 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.42, 456.58 and 112 is: 167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.42 : 456.58 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.42/456.58 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.42x = 456.58 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.42x = 51,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,136.96/304.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.98

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