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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305, 457.42 and 110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305, 457.42 and 110.10 is: 165.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305 : 457.42 = 110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305/457.42 = 110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305x = 457.42 × 110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305x = 50,361.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,361.94/305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.12

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