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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.10, 457.62 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.10, 457.62 and 112.68 is: 169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.10 : 457.62 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.10/457.62 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.10x = 457.62 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.10x = 51,564.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,564.62/305.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.01

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