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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.06, 457.75 and 112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.06, 457.75 and 112.74 is: 169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.06 : 457.75 = 112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.06/457.75 = 112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.06x = 457.75 × 112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.06x = 51,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,606.74/305.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.17

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