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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.58, 456.59 and 109.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.58, 456.59 and 109.53 is: 164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.58 : 456.59 = 109.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.58/456.59 = 109.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.58x = 456.59 × 109.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.58x = 50,011.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,011.22/304.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.20

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