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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.74, 457.11 and 109.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.74, 457.11 and 109.75 is: 164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.74 : 457.11 = 109.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.74/457.11 = 109.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.74x = 457.11 × 109.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.74x = 50,164.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,164.99/304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.62

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