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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.82, 457.17 and 109.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.82, 457.17 and 109.81 is: 164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.82 : 457.17 = 109.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.82/457.17 = 109.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.82x = 457.17 × 109.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.82x = 50,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,201.84/304.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.69

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