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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.75, 458.85 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.75, 458.85 and 113.39 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.75 : 458.85 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.75/458.85 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.75x = 458.85 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.75x = 52,029.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,029.00/305.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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