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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.57, 456.96 and 99.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.57, 456.96 and 99.17 is: 148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.57 : 456.96 = 99.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.57/456.96 = 99.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.57x = 456.96 × 99.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.57x = 45,316.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,316.72/304.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.79

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