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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305, 457.50 and 112.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305, 457.50 and 112.63 is: 168.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305 : 457.50 = 112.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305/457.50 = 112.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305x = 457.50 × 112.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305x = 51,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,525.94/305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.94

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