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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.08, 457.74 and 112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.08, 457.74 and 112.76 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.08 : 457.74 = 112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.08/457.74 = 112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.08x = 457.74 × 112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.08x = 51,614.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,614.76/305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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