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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.75, 458.64 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.75, 458.64 and 110.79 is: 166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.75 : 458.64 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.75/458.64 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.75x = 458.64 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.75x = 50,813.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,813.70/305.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.19

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