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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.56, 456.17 and 159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.56, 456.17 and 159.97 is: 239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.56 : 456.17 = 159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.56/456.17 = 159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.56x = 456.17 × 159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.56x = 72,973.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,973.51/304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.61

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