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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.60, 458.61 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.60, 458.61 and 123.03 is: 184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.60 : 458.61 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.60/458.61 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.60x = 458.61 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.60x = 56,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,422.79/305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.63

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