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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.78, 458.64 and 123.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.78, 458.64 and 123.17 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.78 : 458.64 = 123.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.78/458.64 = 123.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.78x = 458.64 × 123.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.78x = 56,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,488.40/305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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