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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.43, 458.15 and 113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.43, 458.15 and 113.07 is: 169.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.43 : 458.15 = 113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.43/458.15 = 113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.43x = 458.15 × 113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.43x = 51,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,802.46/305.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.61

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