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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.53, 458.18 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.53, 458.18 and 110.48 is: 165.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.53 : 458.18 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.53/458.18 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.53x = 458.18 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.53x = 50,619.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,619.73/305.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.68

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