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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.89, 457.40 and 112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.89, 457.40 and 112.53 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.89 : 457.40 = 112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.89/457.40 = 112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.89x = 457.40 × 112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.89x = 51,470.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,470.66/304.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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