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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 458.10 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 458.10 and 122.76 is: 184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 458.10 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/458.10 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 458.10 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 56,236.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,236.36/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.07

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