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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.51, 458.33 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.51, 458.33 and 110.48 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.51 : 458.33 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.51/458.33 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.51x = 458.33 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.51x = 50,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,633.45/305.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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