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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.80, 458.72 and 110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.80, 458.72 and 110.91 is: 166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.80 : 458.72 = 110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.80/458.72 = 110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.80x = 458.72 × 110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.80x = 50,876.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,876.64/305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.37

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