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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.96, 458.73 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.96, 458.73 and 110.86 is: 166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.96 : 458.73 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.96/458.73 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.96x = 458.73 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.96x = 50,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,853.66/305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.21

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