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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.76, 458.55 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.76, 458.55 and 113.34 is: 169.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.76 : 458.55 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.76/458.55 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.76x = 458.55 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.76x = 51,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,972.06/305.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.98

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