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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.32, 458.16 and 122.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.32, 458.16 and 122.71 is: 184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.32 : 458.16 = 122.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.32/458.16 = 122.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.32x = 458.16 × 122.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.32x = 56,220.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,220.81/305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.14

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