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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.14, 457.69 and 112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.14, 457.69 and 112.75 is: 169.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.14 : 457.69 = 112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.14/457.69 = 112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.14x = 457.69 × 112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.14x = 51,604.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,604.55/305.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.12

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