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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.66, 457.17 and 112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.66, 457.17 and 112.42 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.66 : 457.17 = 112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.66/457.17 = 112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.66x = 457.17 × 112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.66x = 51,395.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,395.05/304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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