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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.58, 458.08 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.58, 458.08 and 113.16 is: 169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.58 : 458.08 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.58/458.08 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.58x = 458.08 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.58x = 51,836.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,836.33/305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.63

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