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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.58, 456.58 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.58, 456.58 and 112.16 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.58 : 456.58 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.58/456.58 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.58x = 456.58 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.58x = 51,210.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,210.01/304.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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