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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.92, 457.34 and 109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.92, 457.34 and 109.90 is: 164.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.92 : 457.34 = 109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.92/457.34 = 109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.92x = 457.34 × 109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.92x = 50,261.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,261.67/304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.84

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