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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.55, 456.75 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.55, 456.75 and 119.45 is: 179.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.55 : 456.75 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.55/456.75 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.55x = 456.75 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.55x = 54,558.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,558.79/304.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.15

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