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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.63, 456.94 and 112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.63, 456.94 and 112.25 is: 168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.63 : 456.94 = 112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.63/456.94 = 112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.63x = 456.94 × 112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.63x = 51,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,291.52/304.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.37

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