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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.41, 458.30 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.41, 458.30 and 113.17 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.41 : 458.30 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.41/458.30 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.41x = 458.30 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.41x = 51,865.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,865.81/305.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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