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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.73, 456.94 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.73, 456.94 and 109.68 is: 164.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.73 : 456.94 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.73/456.94 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.73x = 456.94 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.73x = 50,117.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,117.18/304.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.46

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