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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.93, 458.98 and 110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.93, 458.98 and 110.98 is: 166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.93 : 458.98 = 110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.93/458.98 = 110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.93x = 458.98 × 110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.93x = 50,937.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,937.90/305.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.50

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