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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 458.52 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 458.52 and 113.25 is: 169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 458.52 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/458.52 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 458.52 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 51,927.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,927.39/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.90

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