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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.94, 458.63 and 110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.94, 458.63 and 110.89 is: 166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.94 : 458.63 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.94/458.63 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.94x = 458.63 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.94x = 50,857.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,857.48/305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.23

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