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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.75, 458.58 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.75, 458.58 and 110.71 is: 166.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.75 : 458.58 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.75/458.58 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.75x = 458.58 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.75x = 50,769.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,769.39/305.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.05

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