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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.60, 458.52 and 110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.60, 458.52 and 110.66 is: 166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.60 : 458.52 = 110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.60/458.52 = 110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.60x = 458.52 × 110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.60x = 50,739.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,739.82/305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.03

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