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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.56, 458.50 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.56, 458.50 and 113.24 is: 169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.56 : 458.50 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.56/458.50 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.56x = 458.50 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.56x = 51,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,920.54/305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.92

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