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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.55, 458.10 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.55, 458.10 and 113.04 is: 169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.55 : 458.10 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.55/458.10 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.55x = 458.10 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.55x = 51,783.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,783.62/305.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.48

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