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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.72, 458.59 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.72, 458.59 and 120.64 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.72 : 458.59 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.72/458.59 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.72x = 458.59 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.72x = 55,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,322.85/305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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