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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.19, 457.66 and 110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.19, 457.66 and 110.15 is: 165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.19 : 457.66 = 110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.19/457.66 = 110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.19x = 457.66 × 110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.19x = 50,411.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,411.25/305.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.18

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