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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.69, 458.54 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.69, 458.54 and 113.31 is: 169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.69 : 458.54 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.69/458.54 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.69x = 458.54 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.69x = 51,957.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,957.17/305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.97

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