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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.39, 458.15 and 113.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.39, 458.15 and 113.03 is: 169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.39 : 458.15 = 113.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.39/458.15 = 113.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.39x = 458.15 × 113.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.39x = 51,784.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,784.69/305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.57

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