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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.65, 456.87 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.65, 456.87 and 109.60 is: 164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.65 : 456.87 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.65/456.87 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.65x = 456.87 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.65x = 50,072.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,072.95/304.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.36

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