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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.26, 457.61 and 112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.26, 457.61 and 112.75 is: 169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.26 : 457.61 = 112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.26/457.61 = 112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.26x = 457.61 × 112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.26x = 51,595.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,595.53/305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.02

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