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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.84, 458.52 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.84, 458.52 and 113.48 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.84 : 458.52 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.84/458.52 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.84x = 458.52 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.84x = 52,032.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,032.85/305.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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