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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.43, 458.25 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.43, 458.25 and 110.40 is: 165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.43 : 458.25 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.43/458.25 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.43x = 458.25 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.43x = 50,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,590.80/305.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.64

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