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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.62, 456.98 and 109.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.62, 456.98 and 109.63 is: 164.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.62 : 456.98 = 109.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.62/456.98 = 109.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.62x = 456.98 × 109.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.62x = 50,097.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,097.03/304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.46

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