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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.52, 456.51 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.52, 456.51 and 112.19 is: 168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.52 : 456.51 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.52/456.51 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.52x = 456.51 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.52x = 51,215.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,215.86/304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.19

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