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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.68, 456.93 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.68, 456.93 and 112.32 is: 168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.68 : 456.93 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.68/456.93 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.68x = 456.93 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.68x = 51,322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,322.38/304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.45

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