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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.86, 457.32 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.86, 457.32 and 112.50 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.86 : 457.32 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.86/457.32 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.86x = 457.32 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.86x = 51,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,448.50/304.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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