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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.73, 458.58 and 120.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.73, 458.58 and 120.65 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.73 : 458.58 = 120.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.73/458.58 = 120.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.73x = 458.58 × 120.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.73x = 55,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,325.38/305.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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