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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.45, 456.40 and 112.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.45, 456.40 and 112.03 is: 167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.45 : 456.40 = 112.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.45/456.40 = 112.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.45x = 456.40 × 112.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.45x = 51,130.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,130.49/304.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.94

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