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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.07, 457.13 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.07, 457.13 and 112.59 is: 168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.07 : 457.13 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.07/457.13 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.07x = 457.13 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.07x = 51,467.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,467.70/305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.71

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