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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.26, 457.71 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.26, 457.71 and 112.90 is: 169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.26 : 457.71 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.26/457.71 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.26x = 457.71 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.26x = 51,675.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,675.46/305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.28

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