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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.75, 457.08 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.75, 457.08 and 109.71 is: 164.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.75 : 457.08 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.75/457.08 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.75x = 457.08 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.75x = 50,146.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,146.25/304.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.55

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